Stalling when coming to a stop?

168,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD
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OLDSCHOOL42
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My car stalls sometimes when I come to a stop or sputters while driving.
Dec 18, 2023 at 3:17 AM
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Do you have a check engine light on? It sounds like you have an engine misfire due to a vacuum leak or the MAF sensor needs to be changed out, throttle bore needs service. We need more information to help you, in the meantime please check out these guides to help us get started:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/stall-at-idle

Use this guide when the engine is cold only:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Please go over these guides and get back to us.
Dec 18, 2023 at 9:36 AM
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